Question 1

Asian population extensions reflect fertile river valleys,while the European extension reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  the barrier of the Alps.
B)  the location of warm water ports.
C)  the orientation of Europe's coal fields.
D)  the orientation of Europe's pine forests. C

Question 2

Discuss why the United States' Infant Mortality Rate varies by region.

Accepted Answer

Infant mortality varies by region because this indicator reflects the overall health of a society. While there are a number of factors contributing to high infant mortality,some factors include the physical health of the mother,improper weaning,and malnutrition. In many less developed countries women are also poorly educated,are exhausted from work and suffer from disease -factors that impact an infant's chances of survival. Within the United States,variations occur,with the Deep South having a higher infant mortality rate. Factors such as race,ethnicity,social class,education level,and access to health care are all part of this complex topic. Leading infant causes of death include pregnancy complications,low birth weight,abnormalities,and SIDS. SIDS rates for American Indian and Alaska Natives are 2.3 times higher than the rate of non-Hispanic White mothers.

Question 3

A population pyramid with a wide base and narrow top is indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  developed countries.
B)  countries in Stage IV of the demographic transition.
C)  less developed countries.
D)  low infant mortality. C

Question 4

Population growth rates are ____________ in southern India,where women have higher literacy rates.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher
B)  the same as northern India
C)  lower
D)  the same as the Indian average

Question 5

About ___ percent of the world's population is concentrated in East Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  25
D)  50

Question 6

___ have annual natural rates of population increase above 3.0%.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colombia and Afghanistan
B)  Mexico and Ethiopia
C)  Mali and Uganda
D)  India and China

Question 7

The European population axis is directly related to the

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation of Europe's coalfields.
B)  orientation to Europe's rivers.
C)  early location of Roman settlement.
D)  effect of two world wars.

Question 8

Switzerland's physiologic density is ____ as/than its arithmetic density.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same
B)  less
C)  much greater
D)  much less

Question 9

Sub-Saharan Africa's high mortality rate is strongly influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  wild animal attacks.
B)  famine.
C)  AIDS.
D)  traffic accidents.

Question 10

The arithmetic density of population for a country is determined by dividing the total

Accepted Answer

A)  population by the number of farmers.
B)  area of square miles by 5.
C)  area of the country by the population.
D)  population by the total area.

Question 11

Which region of the world is largely below replacement level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sub-Saharan Africa
B)  South America
C)  South Asia
D)  Europe

Question 12

In which region of the United States is infant mortality rate the highest?

Accepted Answer

A)  the West
B)  the Great Plains
C)  the Northeast
D)  the South

Question 13

Demographers and population geographers who study global population growth today believe that the concept of doubling time is__________________

Accepted Answer

A)  equally important as in the past
B)  more important than ever
C)  less important than in the past
D)  gaining new followers

Question 14

In almost all cases,the TFR's of African countries are higher than those of European countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the impact of AIDS on the sub-Saharan African population.In particular,describe the socio-economic impact of early mortality upon the region's countries.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

In comparison to Asia,the percentage of the population living in urban places in Germany and the United Kingdom is

Accepted Answer

A)  less than in Asia.
B)  about the same as in Asia.
C)  greater than Asia.
D)  declining.

Question 17

In the Western Hemisphere,which of the following countries has a Total Fertility Rate below replacement level?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States
B)  Haiti
C)  Mexico.
D)  Argentina

Question 18

Not all countries with aging populations resort to immigration to offset economic problems.An example is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany.
B)  Japan.
C)  the United States.
D)  Norway.

Question 19

The statistics that report the number of deaths per thousand people in a given year is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the adjusted mortality rate.
B)  the crude death or mortality rate.
C)  the adjusted population level.
D)  the actual growth rate.

Question 20

The world's three largest population concentrations are all found on the same landmass,which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  North America.
B)  South America.
C)  Africa
D)  Eurasia.

Exam 2: Population and Health